Del. Adam Vance

Maddy summaryHCR 78 is a non-binding resolution urging West Virginia's Division of Highways to prioritize completing I-73 (the "King Coal Highway") across Wayne, Mingo, McDowell, Mercer, and Wyoming counties. It requests the highway agency treat the project as a high priority to improve economic development and emergency access, especially after recent flooding exposed transportation challenges in the region. The resolution asks the state to provide necessary funding and executive support to expedite the highway's completion but does not allocate new funds or create new law. It directly affects the Division of Highways and residents of the five specified counties by formally advocating for this infrastructure project.

Maddy summaryHB 2922, the Safer Communities Act, allows West Virginia counties to impose a public safety sales or amusement tax of up to 1% on qualifying purchases, subject to voter approval via referendum. It directly affects counties that meet specific requirements (e.g., current on state fees, utilizing maximum millage rates, and having fire/EMS levies). The tax funds public safety services, emergency response, and school resource officers in unincorporated areas, while excluding municipalities already in the Municipal Home Rule Program or with existing amusement taxes. Counties must notify state tax officials 180 days before implementing the tax.

Maddy summaryHCR 77 requests the West Virginia Division of Highways rename a specific bridge (Laurel Fork Bridge at coordinates 37.69680, -81.52925, carrying Mabel Street over Glen Fork in Wyoming County) as the "Jim Sigmon Family Memorial Bridge." The resolution also directs the agency to install signs at both ends of the bridge identifying its new name. This is a commemorative measure honoring Jim Sigmon, a Wyoming County resident and former Republican committee president, with no policy changes beyond the bridge naming. The request directly affects the state highway agency and the local community using this bridge.

Maddy summaryHCR 30 is a concurrent resolution requesting the West Virginia Division of Highways rename Coon Branch Bridge (Bridge No. 55-009/04-006.66) in Wyoming County as the "Pastor Roger D. Stewart and Brenda Runion Stewart Memorial Bridge." It commemorates Pastor Roger D. Stewart's life and ministry, including his service at the Campus Church of God in Cyclone, WV, and his family. The resolution directs the Division of Highways to install signs identifying the bridge with this name. This is a symbolic memorial resolution, not a policy bill affecting laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryHCR 87 is a procedural resolution requesting the West Virginia Division of Highways rename Dutchman Bridge (Bridge Number 43-021/00-000.06) in Ritchie County to the "Clark Brothers Memorial Bridge." It honors eight Clark brothers who served in the U.S. military (five in the Army, three in the Navy) during World War II and other conflicts, citing their service and personal history. The resolution does not create new policy or affect any group; it only asks for a name change on an existing bridge and signage. This is a commemorative measure with no substantive legislative impact.

Maddy summaryHB 2688 would exempt overtime pay from West Virginia's personal income tax. The bill directly affects workers who earn overtime wages by removing the tax on that specific income. It adds a new provision (§11-21-12o) to the tax code stating "Overtime pay shall be exempt from the tax imposed by this article." This changes the tax treatment of overtime earnings without altering other tax rules or affecting non-overtime income.

Maddy summaryHCR 40 is a resolution directing West Virginia's Economic Development Authority to identify land near Flatwoods for a tourism and entertainment complex modeled after attractions like Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It requires the Authority to locate suitable sites, secure funding, and recruit private and public developers to build facilities for tourism, entertainment, and amusement. The bill specifically targets the Flatwoods area near Interstate 79 exit 67, citing its central location and access to major regional cities. This resolution aims to replicate economic benefits seen in neighboring states through new tourism infrastructure, directly affecting Flatwoods and surrounding communities.

Maddy summaryHB 3310 requires all West Virginia utility companies to cover the full costs of maintaining, upgrading, and repairing their infrastructure - including pipes, cables, poles, and electrical lines - without passing these expenses to consumers through rate increases. The bill directly affects utility companies operating in the state and all customers who pay utility bills. Key provisions mandate that companies absorb these costs entirely, maintain records proving costs weren’t factored into future rate hikes, and prohibit any financial burden on consumers for infrastructure maintenance. This policy change ensures no rate increases can be justified by infrastructure costs alone.

Maddy summaryHB 3168, titled "The Rossi Act," requires businesses providing goods, services, or utilities in West Virginia to allow customers to modify their online accounts via phone or mail, with identity verification. It directly affects utility companies, telecom providers, and other service entities operating in the state. The law mandates this change to replace current online-only account management options and specifies that violations will be enforced under the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act by the Attorney General. The bill focuses on expanding customer access to account changes through traditional channels, not on specific outcomes or political implications.

Maddy summaryHCR 72 designates March 20, 2025 as "Black Lung Awareness Day" in West Virginia. It honors coal miners affected by black lung disease (coal worker's pneumoconiosis), a preventable occupational lung condition caused by coal dust exposure. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or policy changes - it serves as a ceremonial observance recognizing the disease's impact and existing protections like the Black Lung Benefits Act. It follows the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act's emphasis on miner safety without altering current regulations.